Creative Artworker Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
National Trust
Full Time
Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
30225 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Interpretation matters to us. It is one of the primary ways that we can deliver benefit to our audiences – by increasing our visitors’ enjoyment, understanding, and emotional engagement, affording inspiration, exploration of ideas and new perspectives, or simply contributing to pleasure of a visit.
The Foundational Written Interpretation project is focused on rolling out a written interpretation suite of quality materials to a cohort of our historic houses.
We are looking for a highly creative and collaborative Creative Artworker to join the Print and Production team on a fixed-term project to deliver a suite of Interpretation signage to some of our most significant historic houses.
If you have a keen eye for detail, technical expertise and a hands-on approach committed to finding the best ways to support the delivery of accessible, engaging and instantly recognisable artwork, we’d love to hear from you.
The role is offer on a 18 month fixed term contract or internal secondment basis.
What it's like to work here:Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, but there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. There will be opportunity to travel and visit places as well as co-working at Heelis or other regional hubs.
You'll be based within our specialist Print & Production team as part of the wider National Trust Marketing Communications Delivery team who focus on delivering on-time, on-brand artwork across a variety of print and digital campaigns.
What you'll be doing:Working on the Foundational Written Interpretation project, which will deliver a suite of interpretation that has been designed to engage visitors with our most significant historic houses with signage that is informative, high quality and complimentary to a range of interior spaces.
You'll work within the matrixed Interpretation Project Team alongside a range of specialists in project management, interpretation, curation, editing and producing; and with external designers and manufacturers, to produce final artwork to approved templates, ready for production.
As an Artworker you’ll advise on best practice for producing print-ready artwork and ensuring the correct output for all creative concepts. The work is varied so you’ll need to be passionate about the small tactical pieces as well as supporting the bigger projects with unwavering quality standards.
Who we're looking forYou can read the role profile attached. We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Great design and artworking skills, with an eye for detail
- Experience of working on interpretation / exhibition displays, including both 2D graphic and 3D elements
- The ability to work within our sustainable print production guidelines
- Experience in an agency or in-house studio environment, editing and creating artwork for print and digital output, to tight deadlines
- Expert knowledge of Adobe software, print and repro processes and file formats
- Strong layout and typography skills and experience working to brand visual identity guidelines
- The ability to work within clear processes and a workflow management system to manage work effectively and efficiently preferably with experience of Workfront.
- Great communication skills in person as well as in writing and be comfortable challenging as well as being challenged
- A Proactive approach with the ability to work at pace whilst maintaining attention to detail, multi-task and problem-solve
- Be collaborative and a supportive team member.
The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 18 mo)
National Trust
www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk
Swindon, United Kingdom
Rene Olivieri
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1895
